Certification of ground handling companies is performed in accordance with the current edition of the "Regulation on administrative procedures regarding ground handling companies", approved by the GD of the Republic of Moldova No. 623/2023. This regulation establishes the rules governing the activities of ground handling of passengers, aircraft, cargo and mail at airports located on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, to ensure the required level of safety and aviation security.
List of ground handling activities:
Ground handling activities – services, required for arrival and departure of aircraft to / from the aerodrome/airport/heliport and/or for service of air transport. Ground handling activities include the following services:
Representation and accommodation – representation and facilitation services for the location of the air carrier's counter;
Load control and communication - aircraft load control management, message dispatch and air operator dispatch control system provision services;
Unit load device (ULD) control - management the use of air operator's established type containers;
4. Passengers and baggage - organizing the process of ground handling of passengers and baggage;
5. Cargo and post office mail - processing of cargo and mail dispatched/received on flights operated by the airline;
6. Ramp servicing - provision of services to an air carrier on the apron;
7. Aircraft servicing - electrical power supply, aircraft starting, supply of drinking water, draining/supply of lavatories with water, providing cold/warm air to aircraft cabin, de-icing/anti-icing the aircraft, equipping the cabin, aircraft interior and exterior cleaning;
8. Fuel and oil - services for providing aircraft with fuel;
9. Surface transport - provision of ground transportation services to the air operator;
10. Catering services - provision of passengers and crew with food and drinks during flight.